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Motoring

How to drive an electric car during Eskom’s catastrophic load-shedding
Motoring
/ 17 January 2023

How to drive an electric car during Eskom’s catastrophic load-shedding

Using an electric vehicle for a longer than normal time frame during stage six made planning frustrating

By Nafisa Akabor
VW’s new bakkie bristles with quality and tech
Motoring
/ 14 January 2023

VW’s new bakkie bristles with quality and tech

The second-generation Amarok shares more than underpinnings with Ford’s new Ranger

By Lerato Matebese
Renault Arkana gets a lot right
Motoring
/ 16 December 2022

Renault Arkana gets a lot right

The latest hybrid model will find its way to South Africa in the second half of next year

By Deon van der Walt
Nissan X-Trail: Adventurous, unpretentious
Motoring
/ 10 December 2022

Nissan X-Trail: Adventurous, unpretentious

The fourth-generation X-Trail has arrived, with a new look, a new platform and plenty of new tech — and it’s confident on the roads of Slovenia

By Papi Mabele
Alfa Romeo Tonale: A hybrid of practical and dynamic
Motoring
/ 2 December 2022

Alfa Romeo Tonale: A hybrid of practical and dynamic

This is Alfa’s first crack at hybridisation – and it certainly is
one of the prettiest SUVs on the market

By Deon van der Walt
Maranello’s quintessential GT
Motoring
/ 27 November 2022

Maranello’s quintessential GT

The 2+2 Roma is a supremely comfortable drive for everyday use – with a wild streak

By Lerato Matebese
The boy racer grows up somewhat
Motoring
/ 26 November 2022

The boy racer grows up somewhat

Still an enjoyable ride, the Subaru WRX is more concerned with practicality than rallies

By Lerato Matebese
Motoring: Chery Tiggo Pro8 Distinction a surprisingly comprehensive proposition
Motoring
/ 17 November 2022

Motoring: Chery Tiggo Pro8 Distinction a surprisingly comprehensive proposition

Seeing this fresh Chinese brand on the road has the public wondering, and rightly so.

By Jordan Schmidt
Audi expands e-Tron range with new Q8 e-Tron flagship SUV
Motoring
/ 17 November 2022

Audi expands e-Tron range with new Q8 e-Tron flagship SUV

The brand’s electric portfolio now includes eight models

By Ntsako Mthethwa
All wheels drive but what is AWD?
Motoring
/ 12 November 2022

All wheels drive but what is AWD?

Buzzwords and jargon abound in the motoring world but do we really know our FWD and RWD from our 4WD and AWD? Let’s find out

By Ntsako Mthethwa
Ferrari 512 Testarossa: The redhead that turns heads
Motoring
/ 30 October 2022

Ferrari 512 Testarossa: The redhead that turns heads

Its sleek body and mounded rear lip complements it luxurious interior, and the ride is smooth and comfortable

By Jordan Schmidt
Riding shotgun in the new Mercedes-AMG C43
Motoring
/ 22 October 2022

Riding shotgun in the new Mercedes-AMG C43

Plus: a look ahead at the C63, due to be launched late next year

By Wezile Bonani
Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT is the spiciest SUV yet
Motoring
/ 21 October 2022

Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT is the spiciest SUV yet

The Cayenne Turbo GT boasts blistering performance and pin-sharp steering that add up to unfathomable handling for a SUV

By Lerato Matebese
Singapore GP: Tropical thunder at Marina Bay
Motoring
/ 4 October 2022

Singapore GP: Tropical thunder at Marina Bay

Sergio Perez delivered the drive of his life despite the turbulent conditions.

By Brent van der Schyff
Land Cruiser’s simplicity is the ultimate power
Motoring
/ 17 September 2022

Land Cruiser’s simplicity is the ultimate power

The Land Cruiser, unbreakable in engineering and reputation, turns 70

By Avon Middleton
Ford Performance Centre’s new digs delights blue oval fans
Motoring
/ 13 September 2022

Ford Performance Centre’s new digs delights blue oval fans

The centre is a muscle fanatic’s promised land

By Jordan Schmidt
Italian Grand Prix, Monza: Safety First
Sport
/ 13 September 2022

Italian Grand Prix, Monza: Safety First

The Temple of Speed delivers with Verstappen spoiling Ferrari’s 75th birthday party, a blistering debut of De Vries and the flashbacks of Abu Dhabi

By Brent van der Schyff
McLaren’s work of hybrid art — the supercar Artura
Motoring
/ 11 September 2022

McLaren’s work of hybrid art — the supercar Artura

Sports car maker sets stage for a new design era with its first new vehicle in a decade

By Lerato Matebese
Mercedes-Maybach S 680 Edition 100 sold at auction
Motoring
/ 6 September 2022

Mercedes-Maybach S 680 Edition 100 sold at auction

The ultra-rare vehicle fetched R6.95-million on auction at Mercedes-Benz Sandton on 3 September

By Ntsako Mthethwa
Fun at the Festival of Motoring but not for petrolheads
Motoring
/ 2 September 2022

Fun at the Festival of Motoring but not for petrolheads

The event attracted thousands of spectators but few of the rides lived up to expectations

By Jordan Schmidt
A class act from Mercedes-Benz
Motoring
/ 2 September 2022

A class act from Mercedes-Benz

The latest W206 C-Class model is a a driver’s car with dynamic handling

By Lerato Matebese
Paddy Hopkirk made history in his Mini, winning the Monte Carlo Rally
Motoring
/ 29 August 2022

Paddy Hopkirk made history in his Mini, winning the Monte Carlo Rally

A hat tip to one of the all-time great analogue heroes who changed the course of motor racing

By Brent van der Schyff
Refinement, not racing at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
Motoring
/ 29 August 2022

Refinement, not racing at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

The car week in Monterey, California, attracts the most prized collector vehicles at the renowned Pebble Beach Golf Links

By Jordan Schmidt
Two decades of Cayenne: Controversial styling, undeniable influence
Motoring
/ 24 August 2022

Two decades of Cayenne: Controversial styling, undeniable influence

We look back at the 20th anniversary of the indomitable Porsche Cayenne.

By Deon van der Walt
Here’s to 55 years of AMG – and counting
Motoring
/ 21 August 2022

Here’s to 55 years of AMG – and counting

A look at the AMG’s formative, present and future years

By Lerato Matebese
Design and substance: Audi e-tron the sportiest and prettiest
Motoring
/ 11 August 2022

Design and substance: Audi e-tron the sportiest and prettiest

The Audi e-tron RS GT brings looks and sports performance to the electric vehicle market

By Lerato Matebese
Tough as granite, cool as ice
Motoring
/ 19 July 2022

Tough as granite, cool as ice

Jeep has recently launched the Gladiator, which is the double cab bakkie variant of the popular and capable Wrangler Rubicon SUV

By Lerato Matebese
Guest Column: Why did Volvo decide to team up with Google?
Motoring
/ 10 May 2022

Guest Column: Why did Volvo decide to team up with Google?

David Holeck explains why the company chose to go the Google route and become the first car manufacturer to team up with the multinational technology company

By David Holeck
REVIEW: The Peugeot 208 1.2T Allure purrs as well as it loafs
Motoring
/ 14 April 2022

REVIEW: The Peugeot 208 1.2T Allure purrs as well as it loafs

The stylish French hatch is available in manual or automatic, and petrol, diesel or electric options and brings a 3D driving experience

By Lineo Leteba
Car review: Audi RSQ3 — Is there logic behind infatuation?
Motoring
/ 31 October 2021

Car review: Audi RSQ3 — Is there logic behind infatuation?

Flirting with the ridiculous

By Luke Feltham
Car Review: The Land Rover Defender goes wild
Motoring
/ 29 August 2021

Car Review: The Land Rover Defender goes wild

The icon has arrived in a two-door with a shorter wheel-base

By Luke Feltham
Land Rover Discovery: Little to report in facelift
Motoring
/ 1 August 2021

Land Rover Discovery: Little to report in facelift

The new offering needs a trained eye to dissect its changes

By Luke Feltham
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